Daniel Akaka actually said...

"if arbitrary reductions in the size of the Federal workforce are put in place, we could have a situation, as we have unfortunately seen in the past, where agencies turn in an unjustified and unthought..."

"Would you elaborate on the line of concerns and corrective actions that should be implemented?"

"Our oversight is intended to help ODNI focus on finding an appropriate balance of contractors and Federal workers across the IC."

"I look forward to working with the Administration and my colleagues in the Senate to ensure that the IC's total workforce is properly balanced to further its important mission."